Dutch door window latches

[1Gary]

The dutch door latches on my 1994 LT releases only on the passenger side.I had someone push the button while I tried to pull it open and nope,the driver's side is stuck.

Need some advise.Please and Thank You.

I did briefly look at the trim inside and didn't see how it comes apart.

[1Gary]

Anybody???.

[Smiliesafari]

Give me a picture of the latch. I have one in the shop. If it's the same, you can have it.

[1Gary]

That's cool Skip.I don't know what I need.I am trying to figure how to get to it. I keep looking at the trim and I don't break anything.Doesn't seem as if comes apart easily.Kind of looking for advise how to do the job.

[CaptSquid]

What has probably happened is one of the cheap plastic clips inside the liftgate has broken, resulting in a dangling rod end.

While (uncomfortably) seated inside the rear of your van, remove the two plugs from either end of the handle. Remove said handle and trim piece behind it. You now have access to the actuating rods.

[1Gary]

Thanks Mike.I'll give it shot and let you know how I made out.

[Moreforles]

had a similar problem with the rear hatch on my 96 Safari.... it didn't have the keyhole for the hatch, instead relied on a release button on the dash..... a buddy voluntarily greased the little friction plates and then I had the oposite problem, my hatch wouldn't stay closed, so I ended up bunji cording it shut...

[mtrhead79]

i was wondering how did you make out with this. my wifes 01 safari has exact same problem. i was going to take it up my garage i rent ltr this week to check it out. if it is broken clips maybe i could get them 1st and get it done the same night. if you can part #s would be great thanks john

[1Gary]

Sorry guys.I got nothing on this yet.Maybe next week.

[mtrhead79]

i took my o1 safari up to my garage and took it apart. you will need a 10mm socket, neddle nose pliers, phillips head screw driver and a small flat screwdriver. i took of the little caps that are on the end of the handle. the caps are held on at the top and the bottom. there are 2 10mm bolts that hold handle on.then i could see the rod that had follen off i used neddle nose to pull rod to open the hatch. i then removed the plastic that goes around window. it is held on by 4 screws and clips that run along the top. then i removed the plate the handle was bolted to. it is silver and held on by 2 10mm bolts. i then pushed the rod back into the round plastic clip, it looks alot like the same ones that hold the rods on the front door latch. i did not see any thing broken but i did not put all the trim back on i want to see if i can get a new clip. just to be safe. i will let everyone know where i get the part and see if i can post pics. it is easy to do just make sure you dont break the trim that runs around the window the clips at the top are tough to get off

[afsigma21]

I had the same thing happen to my Safari. Everyone keeps slamming the window and knocking off the push rods inside.

It took a little bit to get it out, again, from the inside, but if you start taking out screws and bolts it becomes pretty obvious.

I used very small zip ties to hold the push rods in place and have not had a problem since. the zip ties were more readily available than any real part ;)

[mtrhead79]

i got the clip from autozone it was in the dorman help section part # 75450. it is a plastic container that has 6 pcs in it, all different kinds of gm door clips. it only contains 1 of the clips that you need to fix it. i did not see a box with just the 1 kind i needed. but atleast it is fixeed now. oh buy the way it cost 3.99 for them

[1Gary]

i got the clip from autozone it was in the dorman help section part # 75450. it is a plastic container that has 6 pcs in it, all different kinds of gm door clips. it only contains 1 of the clips that you need to fix it. i did not see a box with just the 1 kind i needed. but atleast it is fixeed now. oh buy the way it cost 3.99 for them

Thank you for the tip.